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Weekly CPU & Video Card Price Guide: January 2001 1st Edition
by Manveer Wasson on January 12, 2001 12:03 AM EST- Posted in
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Introduction
Welcome to the first installment of the CPU and Video Card Price guide for January 2001. We publish this article to help you, the consumer, find the best deals on the internet. All the tedious work like finding the best prices and locating reputable retailers has already been done so all one has to do is figure out what product is right for them. As always we encourage the reader to investigate every retailer's reliability before ordering, but we have eliminated typically problematic ones from our price guides.
If you encounter any problems with a vendor on our list, please email us, and we will take appropriate action. Remember that we will only list vendors with positive customer feedback. If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to let us know.
Also be sure to check out AnandTech's Hot Deals Forum for even more great CPU, video card and other technology buys.
Disclaimer
AnandTech does not endorse any vendor listed in the following price guide. AnandTech does not receive any advertising fees or/and sponsorship contracts from the listed vendors. All views expressed by listed vendors do not reflect the opinions of AnandTech.
AnandTech, nor any of the vendors mentioned guarantee that the prices listed in this guide.
This Week
With the new year (and new millennium) finally here, we see that CPU and video card prices are on par with prices back in December. However, the low end CPU market is seeing a lot of action from both Intel and AMD.
Intel is finally showing the true colors of its Celeron line of processors by introducing their 800MHz part, which is the first Celeron to officially support a 100MHz FSB. Users will notice a significant performance boost over the older, 66MHz FSB Celerons. However, because this processor is still very new, prices for it are quite high compared to other Celerons and even some Pentium IIIs.
Hot on the heals of Intel, AMD released the latest model of its "low-end" Duron processor, clocking in at 850MHz. Those still looking to buy a 133MHz based Thunderbird are out of luck again this week as these processors are nowhere to be found on the open market.
This week, 3dfx and Matrox cards remain virtually unchanged in price, while ATI Radeons and NVIDA GeForce2s are hotter than ever.
Intel CPUs
AnandTech Weekly CPU Prices - Intel | |||||
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Pentium 4 - 1.5GHz (400) |
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Pentium III - 1.0GHz (133) |
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Pentium III - 933MHz (133) |
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Pentium III - 866MHz (133) |
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Pentium III - 850MHz (100) |
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Pentium III - 800MHz (133) |
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Pentium III - 800MHz (100) |
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Pentium III - 750MHz (100) |
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Pentium III - 733MHz (133) |
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Pentium III - 700MHz (100) |
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Pentium III - 667MHz (133) |
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Pentium III - 650MHz (100) |
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Pentium III - 600MHz (E-133) |
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Pentium III - 600MHz (E-100) |
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Pentium III - 550MHz (E-100) |
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Celeron 800 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 766 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 733 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 700 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 667 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 633 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 600 FC-PGA |
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Celeron 566 FC-PGA |
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There hasn't been much action in the Pentium 4 arena so far in 2001. The 1.4GHz Pentium 4 is still significantly cheaper than its 1.5GHz counterpart making it a better bargain for the high end market. However the RDRAM and motherboards needed for the Pentium 4 are still very expensive and impractical for most users. The 1.3GHz Pentium 4 seen in some high end Dell systems still has not been publicly released therefore it may be some time before we see another significant drop in Pentium 4 prices.
The prices of the Pentium III line has not changed much over the last two weeks. With the price of the Pentium 4 still unreasonably high, Pentium III prices have no reason to drop further. The 1.0GHz Pentium III showed the largest drop in price this week. However, it is still quite a bit more expensive than the 933MHz part. Those looking for an overclocking bargain should take note of the 700MHz Pentium III which has dropped $7 in price.
There is good news for all the Celeron lovers out there. Intel has finally released the Celeron 800MHz which now uses the 100MHz FSB. However, because this processor is so new, its price is very high compared to the 66MHz counterparts. The consumer should note that a 800MHz Pentium III running a 133MHz FSB and with double the L2 cache can be found $20 cheaper than the Celeron 800MHz. For the rest of the Celeron line of processors, prices have dropped steadily. The most popular Celerons among retailers, the 733MHz and 766MHz, are still priced significantly higher than the lower clocked models. As the 100MHz FSB Celerons become more popular, expect the 66MHz parts to drop in price.
Related Reviews
Make sure you check out our latest Intel Pentium III Coppermine and Intel Celeron FC-PGA reviews for more information.
Pentium III Reviews | Publication Date |
Intel Pentium 4 1.4GHz & 1.5GHz | November 20th, 2000 |
Intel Pentium III 1.13GHz (1133MHz) | July 31st, 2000 |
Intel Pentium III 933 | May 24th, 2000 |
Intel Pentium III 866, 850 | March 20th, 2000 |
Intel Pentium III 1GHz | March 8th, 2000 |
Intel Pentium III 800 & 750 "Coppermine" | December 20th, 1999 |
Intel Pentium III E FC-PGA (Socket-370) | October 26th, 1999 |
Intel Pentium III E "Coppermine" (Slot-1) | October 25th, 1999 |
Celeron Reviews | Publication Date |
Intel Celeron 800 | January 3rd, 2001 |
Intel Celeron 700 | June 26th, 2000 |
Overclocking the FC-PGA Celeron | April 17th, 2000 |
Intel Celeron 600 "Coppermine128" | March 29th, 2000 |
AMD CPUs
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CPU | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
Athlon Thunderbird 1.2GHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 1.1GHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 1.0GHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 950MHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 900MHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 850MHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 800MHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 750MHz |
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Athlon Thunderbird 700MHz |
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Athlon 1.0GHz |
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Athlon 950MHz |
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Athlon 900MHz |
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Athlon 850MHz |
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Athlon 800MHz |
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Athlon 750MHz |
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Athlon 700MHz |
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Athlon 650MHz |
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Athlon 600MHz |
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Athlon 550MHz |
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Athlon 500MHz |
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Duron 850MHz |
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Duron 800MHz |
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Duron 750MHz |
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Duron 700MHz |
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Duron 650MHz |
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Prices in the Thunderbird category have shown little change this week.
The 1.0GHz Thunderbird is the best overall processor in terms of price and
performance, especially when compared to Intel's counterpart. Another hot
deal is the 850MHz part which is very close to the $100 mark. Those looking
for AMD's high end 133MHz line of Thunderbirds are out of luck once again
as they are still nowhere to be found this week.
If you are still using an older Slot-A based system looking to upgrade then the "classic" Athlons might be your answer. The 950MHz part is an excellent value at just under $140. Most Slot-A boards can be made to use the higher speed Athlons with a simple BIOS upgrade.
Even with Intel's new 800MHz Celeron out on the market, the AMD Duron is still a better buy in terms of price and performance. This week, the new Duron 850MHz parts have started showing up on the market in larger numbers. However because this processor is so new its price is quite high compared the other Durons. For those who don't mind overclocking, the Duron 650MHz can now be found at around $40 and will probably hit 850-950 MHz easily.
However a low-cost processor does not always mean a low-cost system, especially in the Duron's case. The only motherboards available for the Duron are the same ones available for the Thunderbirds; most of which sell for over $120. There is currently no Intel i810 equivalent for AMD processors, so those looking for a truly low-cost system may have to look elsewhere, as SiS 730S and KM133 boards are not available just yet.
Related Reviews
Make sure you check out our latest Athlon and Duron reviews for more information.
Athlon Reviews | Publication Date |
AMD's 760 Chipset: DDR for the Athlon is here | October 30th, 2000 |
ALi MAGiK 1: The Athlon gets a second DDR platform | November 29th, 2000 |
AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1.2GHz & Duron 800MHz | October 17th, 2000 |
DDR SDRAM - AMD Athlon Performance Preview | September 14th, 2000 |
AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1.1GHz | August 28th, 2000 |
AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1 GHz / 800 MHz | June 4th, 2000 |
AMD Athlon 1GHz, 950MHz, 900MHz | March 6th, 2000 |
AMD Athlon 850 | February 14th, 2000 |
AMD Athlon 800 | December 20th, 1999 |
AMD Athlon 750 | November 29th, 1999 |
AMD Athlon 700 | October 4th, 1999 |
AMD Athlon | August 9th, 1999 |
Duron Reviews | Publication Date |
AMD Duron 850MHz | January 8th, 2001 |
AMD Duron 800MHz | October 17th, 2000 12:56 AM |
AMD Duron 750 | September 5th, 2000 12:00 PM |
AMD Duron | June 19th, 2000 12:00 PM |
Video Cards
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Video Card Model | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
3dfx Voodoo5 5500 AGP |
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3dfx Voodoo5 5500 PCI |
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3dfx Voodoo4 4500 AGP |
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ATI RADEON 64MB DDR |
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ATI RADEON 32MB DDR |
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ATI RADEON ALL-IN-WONDER |
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NVIDIA GeForce2 ULTRA 64MB |
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NVIDIA GeForce2 PRO 64MB |
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NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS 64MB |
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NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS 32MB |
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NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 32MB |
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Matrox G450 32MB |
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The reader should note that 3dfx will soon cease to exist and, as such, will not be able to support their cards properly. Please buy a Voodoo card at your own risk. The PCI and AGP versions of the Voodoo5 5500 are starting to separate more in price than in previous weeks. The gap between the two products is now up to $23, however if you have a motherboard without an AGP slot this may be a solution worth the premium price. The prices of the entry level Voodoo 4500 cards have not changed over the past two weeks.
ATI's DDR Radeon cards continue their downward price trend from two weeks ago. The Radeon 64MB DDR dropped another $14 making it $41 cheaper than an 64MB NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS . The Radeon 32MB DDR is now $9 cheaper than the SDR equivalent. With the significant performance increase gained by using DDR memory, there is no reason one should take the Radeon 32MB SDR over the DDR at this point in time. The Radeon 32MB SDR obviously has not been selling as well as expected which accounts for the lack in price change.
The GeForce2 Ultra has dropped slightly in price this week making the fastest video card on the market a little more affordable. The prices of the GeForce2 GTS 64MB and the Pro remain relatively unchanged. For a high-end card, the Pro remains a better value in the long run over the GTS because of its faster memory. The 32MB GeForce2 GTS has dropped nearly $50 making it only $24 more expensive than the GeForce2 MX. The GeForce2 GTS VIVO cards saw a $31 price increase this week, pushing it back into the $200 price range after its previous drop. NVIDIA's GeForce2 MX, although unchanged in price, is an excellence value, however people looking to get the fastest performance for their money may want to spend a little extra for the 32MB GTS.
Matrox's line of cards have also remained relatively unchanged this week.
Related Reviews
Make sure you check out our latest video card reviews for more information.
Video Card Reviews | Publication Date |
3dfx Voodoo5 5500AGP |
July 11th, 2000 |
3dfx Voodoo5 5500PCI | August 4th, 2000 |
3dfx Voodoo4 4500AGP |
October 23rd, 2000 |
ATI Radeon 64MB DDR |
July 17th, 2000 |
ATI Radeon 32MB SDR |
October 13th, 2000 |
NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS 32MB |
April 26th, 2000 |
NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS 64MB |
June 21st, 2000 |
NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro 64MB | December 5th, 2000 |
NVIDIA GeForce2 Ultra |
August 14th, 2000 |
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX |
June 28th, 2000 |
ASUS V7700 Deluxe (32MB
GeForce2 GTS VIVO) |
November 3rd, 2000 |
Matrox Millennium G400
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May 20th, 1999 |
Matrox Millennium G450 |
September 5th, 2000 |